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Chapter 4: Primary Hypersomnias

Consequences

Behaviorally-induced ISS can lead to poor work performance, social withdrawal, depression, and other psychological problems.6 In one study, 22 of individuals diagnosed with Behaviorally-induced ISS reported having had accidents or near-miss accidents in the last five years.7 Behaviorally-induced ISS also causes long-term metabolic and endocrine dysfunction (e.g., decreased glucose tolerance)8,9 and an impaired ability to mount a competent immune response.10